Rickahock

Ecosystem Overview

The Rickahock ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in King and Queen County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While King and Queen County nearby has 60% more documented species, Rickahock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 100 King and Queen County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 100 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. King and Queen County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common0.49 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common0.24 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common0.24 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common0.24 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Very Common0.24 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common0.24 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common0.24 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common0.24 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.24 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.24 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common0.19 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Occasional0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.05 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Occasional0.04 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Occasional0.04 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional0.04 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional0.04 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Rare0.04 obs.

Pasimachus marginatus

Rare0.04 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King and Queen County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

King And Queen County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-60% vs. current

Dragon Run State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Middle Peninsula Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+520% vs. current

Centerra International Training

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1450% vs. current

Roane

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-61% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+7% vs. current

Belleview

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+29% vs. current

Cape Charlie

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+41% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within King and Queen County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King and Queen County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

King And Queen County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-60% vs. current

Dragon Run State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Middle Peninsula Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+520% vs. current

Centerra International Training

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1450% vs. current

Roane

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-61% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+7% vs. current

Belleview

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+29% vs. current

Cape Charlie

Importance: 0.50

Rare0.04 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 100 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. King and Queen County

-60% species diversity